Caulfield   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Evergreen Turf Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo with The Muffin Man and Northwood Vamoose leading the way. THE MUFFIN MAN (5) steps up to 2000m for the first time having stuck on well behind Athanatos at Flemington last time out. That form has worked out well in Adelaide and if Ethan Brown can slide across with minimal fuss he should take catching. OXFORD BLUE (3) gets to 2000m now which should suit. He's going well, just fancy he wants a stronger staying test. Shinn on is a positive. HURRY CURRY (2) wasn't bad last time and should be suited to this trip. JENNI YOU THINK (8) has only raced twice and there's definite upside to come. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Muffin Man can get the right run.
1 14940 MUSTANG MORGAN
ANDREW FORSMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Allan, K & R Edwards, J Gregory, C Hart, Little River Thoroughbreds Partnership, N Robbie, S Rolton, M W Scott, J D Smith, A J & B M Speedy, W E Stemp, R W Thomas, D Turner, D P Walsh, R Wilkinson, S N Williams & C Winterburn
Most recently 12th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 13 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $101. Before that 4th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G1 Nz Derby on March 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Willydoit carrying 57kg at $54.50. Much easier here but wonder if he can go again.
11
JYE MCNEIL
Turquoise, Pink LR, Diagonal Halved Sleeves, Pink Cap
2 53x79 HURRY CURRY
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
M J Chittick & C W Duncan
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Alexandra Stks on March 22 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cilacap carrying 56kg at $18. Second-up 9th of 16 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cinch with 55kg at $7.50. Fitter again, don't discount.
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TOM PREBBLE
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 0x312 OXFORD BLUE
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs S Cummings
Useful type. Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 Hcp on April 16 over 1800m, nose behind Dillinger carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The race before that won by a long-neck at Sale Bm64 March 30 over 1717m on a rain affected track defeating Ginger Sweet carrying 60kg at $2.60. Going well, strong chance.
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B SHINN
Cerise, Chartreuse Quarters, Pale Pink Sleeves, Olive Green Cap
4 48x06 STYLISH SECRET
MICHAEL NOLAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
R K Walker, P B Dobson, Mrs J E Wood, N Wood, L Holmstrom, Mrs E Holmstrom, M Thomas, J McFadden, Mrs K G Spillane, F J Spillane, C J Seel, Mrs M F Seel, Ms H E Thomas, T McDornan, J S Hogg, M Noble, D B Walker, Ms G J Bastian & Mrs D M Leyden
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 13th of 15 at this track Bm70 on April 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hughes carrying 59kg at $31. Last start 6th of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Movin Out carrying 59kg at $26. Better last time, can figure.
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J NOONAN
Electric Blue, White Hexagon Motif, Double Bands And Armbands, Hexagon Motif Cap
5 5x312 THE MUFFIN MAN
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Flemington Vg Reef on March 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind Athanatos with 57kg at $15. Before that won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1400m defeating Sumo Sandy with 59kg at $1.60. Rates strongly.
12
ETHAN BROWN
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
6 x5151 SHOWMARA
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
P Papos, R J Harding, C Sui, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, B J Cash, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, P D Hamilton, J W Joyce, M A Paine, A R Papst, D J Staal, M A Schroeder, A G Walkerden-White, T A De Iulio, M J Gooden, R Jones, Mrs A D C Murray, R D Cooper & Jakob's Day 2024 (Mgr: L Glavan)
Most recently favourite; won by a head at Wodonga Bm58 April 22 over 1590m defeating Torn with 59kg at $3.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Cl1 on March 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Foreverintime with 55.5kg at $11. This will test.
4
ZAC SPAIN
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
7 2321 GLOBAL ECLIPSE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BR/BL  COLT 54.0KG
MiRunners Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D C Halpin), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), D W Russell, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), G A M Maynard, Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Useful type. At the latest run favourite; won by 6 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 18 over 2025m defeating Just Landed carrying 59kg at $1.30. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1760m, head behind Curse It with 59kg at $2.90. Dominant last time, go close.
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BEAU MERTENS
Yellow, MiRunners Logo, Navy Sleeves, Cerise With Logo On Cap
8 17 JENNI YOU THINK
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by a neck at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1600m defeating Steadfast carrying 57kg at $14. Second-up 7th of 16 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $51. Has ability and is expected to do much better.
6
C NEWITT
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
9 62114 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing(Mgr: M Pryde)Mrs C J Fero,A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry,Blur Racing Syndicate(Mgr:J A Reece),Ms K E A Warren,D W Spicer,R Weiss,Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (Mgr: R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
Last start 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Harrumph Harrumph carrying 57kg at $41. Before that won by 1.3 len at Benalla 0 - 58 March 22 over 1606m in soft going defeating Cortain with 58kg at $3.60. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
13
WILL PRICE
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
10 0x530 HOT MAJESTY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Lord A Lloyd-Webber, N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, P L Jenkins, S J Pickworth, S W Palmer, P Vasic, Mrs C J Jenkins, S Vasic & L Vasic
Most recently 11th of 14 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 57.5kg at $21. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Trangoojahray carrying 58.5kg at $7. Prepared to risk.
3
CELINE GAUDRAY
Pink, Grey Curved Sash
11 0x344 STAR CROUPIER
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Glentree Racing (Mgr: B W C Wilson)
Most recently 4th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on April 11 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Revolver carrying 57kg at $7. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Glenfinnan carrying 57kg at $5.50. Hard to have.
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L CURRIE
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
12 24 ANTIQUUS
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock & Harvey Racing & Breeding
Raced two times to date. At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1406m, on a slow track; head behind Whirlwind with 57kg at $15. Last start 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, 3 len behind I Only Wish carrying 57kg at $7.50. Prefer in easier.
2
JETT STANLEY
Orange And Navy Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
13 6321 NORTHWOOD VAMOOSE
SALLY WYNNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs DL Wynne, S D C Watson, K Robinson, B G Downard, P Seaman, L Bloomfield, R Bloomfield, B Kidd, D J McLellan & G Tamuakologos
Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Sale Mdn-Sw April 20 over 1717m defeating Newcombe with 57kg at $2.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1717m, slow going nose behind Scintillante with 57kg at $51. Going the right way but risking.
9
MS S WYNNE
Purple And Mauve Halves, White S, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap And Pom Pom
14 6x614 ROGAN
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & F Brown
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 18 over 2025m, 2.5 len behind Hurricane Georgie with 61kg at $8. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw April 5 over 1600m defeating Stylish Prince carrying 59kg at $2.20. Has ability but looks safely held.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
15 09x16 COOL STAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, Mrs L Stogryn, V Diachuk, A Furdetskyy, Miss A Masters, K Masters & Mrs K Solowij
Third-up today. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Sale Mdn-Sw April 8 over 1736m defeating Jabeljar with 57kg at $21. Last start 6th of 9 at Echuca Country Oaks on April 18 over 2100m, 11 len behind Alma Rise carrying 53kg at $151. Likely to find this out of reach.
3
DECLAN BATES
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
16 23 DIGGERS AIM
TREVOR ROGERS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), T Rogers, D M Coombes, D J Garland & A I McRaye
Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind I Only Wish carrying 59kg at $31. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1717m, 2.25 len behind Northwood Vamoose with 57.5kg at $8.50. Might find this out of reach.
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LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak